York County Child Services (Maine)

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A York County Child Abuse Prevention Center is a government agency at the Maine State, York County, or local level that is charged with protecting children from abuse and neglect. York County Child Abuse Centers provide a number of child protective services, including collecting reports on suspected child abuse or neglect, investigating suspected cases of abuse or neglect, and providing services to prevent child abuse and domestic violence in York County, ME. Child Abuse Offices may also offer training, support, and assistance on how to report and prevent child abuse.

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York County Child, Youth, and Family Services is a government agency at the ME State, York County, or local level that provides a range of services to assist children, youth, and families. Child, Youth, and Family Services Offices offer early childhood services, including childcare support, family nutrition programs, and support for children with developmental delays. These offices may also run programs to end youth homelessness, prevent adolescent pregnancy, and prevent violence against children and youth in York County. Some Child, Youth, and Family Services programs also manage York County foster care and adoption services.

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A York County WIC Office is a local branch of the Federal Special Supplemental Nutrition Program (SNAP) for Women, Infants, and Children (WIC). York County WIC programs provide nutrition assistance for women who are pregnant or breastfeeding, infants, and children. WIC Offices provide services to income-eligible families who require food assistance. In addition to nutritional assistance, WIC Offices provide additional benefits, including health screenings, nutrition and health education, breastfeeding promotion and support, and help obtaining other Maine social services.